I have a few questions about USB 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0....and these could be dumb questions but I was asked these and didn't know how to tell so I figured I'd ask the community because it's smarter than I am.

How do I tell which version (1.0 ,2.0 or 3.0) of USB ports are on my computer?

Also, how do I tell if my USB external drive or USB key are 3.0, other than if it says on the packaging?

USB 1.0 or 2.0 is a little harder--chances are, newer computers have USB 2 except for peripherals (my keyboard has 2 USB 1 ports). Generally, if you plug something into USB 1.0, Windows will tell you it's not working at it's full speed or some such and recommend you move it.

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USB 1.0 or 2.0 is a little harder--chances are, newer computers have USB 2 except for peripherals (my keyboard has 2 USB 1 ports). Generally, if you plug something into USB 1.0, Windows will tell you it's not working at it's full speed or some such and recommend you move it.

Right on, thanks for the answer. I was not aware 3.0 had a different connector on one end....with that being said....in the link you sent, isn't that end of the 3.0 the end that would be on the peripherals (printer, usb drives, etc) and not the computer? I guess what i'm getting at is what if i plugged an ipod or another peripheral that uses a cable that isn't USB on one end into a USB port on the the computer how would I tell if that port on the computer is 3.0?

USB 1.0 or 2.0 is a little harder--chances are, newer computers have USB 2 except for peripherals (my keyboard has 2 USB 1 ports). Generally, if you plug something into USB 1.0, Windows will tell you it's not working at it's full speed or some such and recommend you move it.